ICD-11 code : DB60;
Preferred Label : Haemorrhoids;
ICD-11 definition : A prolapse of vascular cushions resulting in bleeding and painful swelling in the
anal canal. Internal haemorrhoids are swollen veins inside the anal canal and one
in a vein of the superior rectal plexus, originating above the pectinate line and
covered by mucous membrane. Internal haemorrhoids are classified according to the
degree of prolapse, although this may not always reflect the severity of symptoms.;
ICD-11 synonym : piles;
ICD-11 inclusion : bleeding haemorrhoids without mention of degree; unspecified haemorrhoids without complication; piles;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : DB60.Z;
Origin ID : 1352501137;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
A prolapse of vascular cushions resulting in bleeding and painful swelling in the
anal canal. Internal haemorrhoids are swollen veins inside the anal canal and one
in a vein of the superior rectal plexus, originating above the pectinate line and
covered by mucous membrane. Internal haemorrhoids are classified according to the
degree of prolapse, although this may not always reflect the severity of symptoms.
